It’s amazing how life comes full circle. I became an environmentalist at an early age, growing up in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee—an exquisitely y beautiful area that, like many natural areas, exists in the shadows of nuclear waste dumps. After my family moved on to Nevada, then Georgia and Maryland,…
Going Green During Pregnancy: Why I Chose Organic Foods Susan McLean, Uncle Matt’s Organic Eating healthfully can sometimes feel like a chore during pregnancy, and even after you deliver your new baby. From first-trimester morning sickness to the wide pendulum of cravings (from pickles to peanuts!) that occur during the second trimester, it’s often a…
Image by Ingrid Franz Moriarty When it comes to your pregnancy, what you put into your body is one of the most important factors for having a healthy baby. The Environmental Working Group has spent more than 20 years researching how to make sure your water is safe. We’ve collected some of our most…
Pregnancy is a good time to assess your beauty products—as well as the shampoos, lotions and diaper creams you plan to put on your baby—simply because our skin absorbs much of what we put on it. What’s in Your Makeup Bag? The average woman uses 12 different personal care products daily, and is exposed to…
Anna Getty & Alisa Donner, EMA Awards 10/19/13 – Proud Moment! A week ago my bestie and partner in Pregnancy Awareness Month (PAM), Anna Getty, received an award from the Environmental Media Association (EMA), for being a Green Parent. EMA held their 23rd annual awards on the Warner Brother’s Studio lot October 19th. It…
Image by Ingrid Franz Moriarty When it comes to your pregnancy, what you put into your body is one of the most important factors for having a healthy baby. The Environmental Working Group has spent more than 20 years researching healthy food options for you and your family. We’ve collected these important tips to…